Iceburg felt like throwing up the meat he'd eaten. He'd already tasted it, so the food in his stomach was just there to fill him up. But he was also very conscious of his image and couldn't keep changing his mind like that; it would be too embarrassing. Young people still care about their reputation.
Kokoro was also somewhat doubtful, but she still had some confidence in Vic because Vic's words were sincere and he seemed like a sunny person, not a sinister villain.
" Vic! You're exaggerating. There's no such thing as family inheritance. I'd much rather my shipbuilding skills be passed down to future generations."
Previously, because I was Fish-Man, not many people wanted to work or study at the shipyard. After I was tried in Enies Lobby, even fewer dared to approach me.
Now only a few of them are willing to accompany this old man. If you want to learn, come along! If you don't understand anything, you can ask me anytime!
Tom agreed after a quick thought, mainly because of Vic's sincere attitude. As Marine Headquarters Rear Admiral, Vic didn't coerce or bribe him. He wouldn't force him to study here if he didn't want to; he was already prepared to find someone else to learn from.
They even gave themselves a way out by claiming it was a family tradition issue; if they really didn't want to teach, they could have just said it was indeed a matter of succession.
Another point is that Vic's eyes are bright and clear, showing no prejudice against him because he is Fish-Man. You have to know that there are many humans on the sea who hate Fish-Man, and his disgust and disdain are impossible to hide.
This wasn't because Vic needed something from him that he treated him as an equal. Some people, even when they need something, can't change their language, tone, and arrogant eyes. That was the key reason he agreed to Vic's request. Anyway, he just needed to stop studying the blueprints for the next few days. He'd already lived through several years, so what did a few more days matter?
Vic fell silent after hearing Tom's words. Fish-Man and mermaids had long been best-selling items at major auction houses, and this would continue for the next decade or so.
There are many races in this world, all of which are branches of the human race. However, the Celestial Dragons have set different prices for different races. Except for the Celestial Dragons, all races can be bought and sold!
This is a distorted social system. As long as the rebels are strong enough, they will definitely overthrow the Celestial Dragons ' rule. Vic firmly believes this. He also wants to save Tom, the Fish-Man who will die unjustly in the future. It would be such a pity if such a talented person died.
Tom did indeed have few helpers when he was building ships; he did it almost entirely by himself. Vic remembers that in the cartoon, Tom threw a half-finished ship without a mast into the air with just one hand!
With the other hand, several finished masts were launched into the air, and a complete ship was assembled in mid-air, landing directly in the sea ready for delivery.
Fish-Man have a significant advantage as shipwrights; they are not only strong but can also work in the sea, doing many things that humans cannot.
"Thank you very much, Mr. Tom. I will definitely cherish this opportunity and study hard. I have a strong learning ability, so teaching me will be very easy!"
Vic thanked him and gave Tom and the others a heads-up, otherwise his impressive learning ability might have touched a nerve with them!
"You were definitely a professional shipwright before, what are you up to now that you're getting close to us?" Another wave of suspicion is likely to arise!
Vic didn't want them to keep oscillating between trust and doubt; if it happened too often, he definitely wouldn't be happy about it.
Although he knew about Pluton, he genuinely had no intention of plotting against him. He was just looking around, glancing at it, and taking a look for reference. He had already finished reading and memorizing it; was it really necessary for him to go through the trouble of coveting it further?
Vic's mental strength is now much stronger, and he can eat Mystery Fruit enhances mental strength almost every month. His powerful mental strength allows him to quickly master anything he learns.
Moreover, he won't forget what he learned because of his limited brain capacity; he can truly benefit from having many skills, so Vic isn't afraid of biting off more than he can chew.
Others can only specialize in one thing due to limited energy and time, and even then, they may not necessarily reach the top in that one thing.
However, Vic excels in many fields. Let's not even talk about combat strength, which really takes time to build up. Even the strongest learning ability can only shorten the time it takes to build up. Vic has already done quite well. He can reach top-notch skills just by learning. Vic is not afraid at all. For example, in knife forging, cooking, painting, etc.
Tom just grinned but didn't answer. He agreed with Vic's assessment of his strong learning ability; otherwise, he wouldn't have become Marine Headquarters Rear Admiral at such a young age.
However, strong learning ability is also targeted. Your strong combat power and rich combat experience can only prove your learning ability and talent in combat.
Shipbuilding is a different field, and not everyone has such a strong talent for it. The structural thinking involved is also different in different fields.
He believed that his two apprentices, Iceburg and Franky, were already the best in the shipbuilding industry. Even they had to learn from him for several years. He didn't think that Vic could reach the point where he needed to personally guide him in just a few days. This confidence came from the top of the industry!
But Vic was always the one who surprised everyone; his brain was as sharp as a computer's, and he could learn most of the shipbuilding theory in a single morning.
Moreover, he possesses a transformative and comprehension ability that computers lack, allowing him to simulate the entire shipbuilding process directly in his mind.
The only things that Tom really needs to guide us on are those that are difficult to explain in theory and those that haven't even been introduced in theory. However, in shipbuilding, theory is the most basic part, and most of the work requires practical learning under the guidance of a master.
When Vic saw that Tom didn't take his words seriously and just smiled, he knew it was pointless to say anything now; it was just his preconceived notions at play.
Anyway, we've already given you the warnings, so just wait and see what a real genius is like.
Vic freed one hand and pulled a Den Den Mushi from his jacket pocket. Now that he had discussed it with Tom, he could contact the warship.
"Moshi moshi! This is Garp, this is Garp!" A deep voice came from the Den Den Mushi, accompanied by the whistling wind, reaching everyone's ears.
"Grandpa! We're in luck. I've found the last available dock. You can bring the warships here directly. Once we're there, a quick sensor scan will pinpoint my location!"
Ignoring the shocked expressions on Tom and Kokoro as they heard Garp's voice coming from the Den Den Mushi, Vic proceeded to report on his mission.